The Sunderbans in May?

manselmo · Mar 5th, 2008, 17:20

I'm going to be in Kolkata in early May and was thinking of doing a trip to the Sunderbans. I've heard the best time to go is October to March, but wanted to know if anyone had experience during the heat of May.

From my understanding the park's still open, but is it worth going during that time?? I'm okay with not seeing tigers (I hear it's especially rare), but for the mangrove experience.

Thanks

chief61 · Mar 8th, 2008, 11:55

May wil be hot , but wont be that much humid like
july & august, in May evening will be pleasant with
occasional downpour in the evening.

So overall may wont be a bad month to travel
to Sundarban.

jassikahilton · Mar 25th, 2008, 00:07

Hi to all members here. I was planning a vacation to Sunderbans too but I was informed by a friend who stays in Kolkata that there have been several incidences of tigers encroaching in areas where people reside in Sunderbans. If this is the case then it can never be considered as a safe place to go. But I was so eager to finalize the trip I still wanted to confirm the same from you all. Please tell me do I carry on with my plan?

puchoo · Mar 25th, 2008, 00:11

Look on the bright side..you might get to see a tiger

...something many people try and do and still don't... and given the state of their population in India

it might be your last chance

Quote:

Originally Posted by jassikahilton

Hi to all members here. I was planning a vacation to Sunderbans too but I was informed by a friend who stays in Kolkata that there have been several incidences of tigers encroaching in areas where people reside in Sunderbans. If this is the case then it can never be considered as a safe place to go. But I was so eager to finalize the trip I still wanted to confirm the same from you all. Please tell me do I carry on with my plan?

mousourik · May 15th, 2008, 22:04

Sorry folks, May is not the right time to visit Sunderbans. During this time of the year, this area tends to have frequent nor-westers which are nothing but high wind (thunder)storms blowing from the north-west direction accompanied with heavy downpours. As Sunderban is vastly riverine area with mangrove forests (in fact, in some stretches u'll find only water all around and no sight of land for quite a long time), if a boat/launch capsizes, u'll be the food for crocodiles.
Tigers are there, yes, but the possibility of your finding any of them is remote.
But despite everything, it's really a lovely place - but in winter, not May. In winter WB government runs conducted tours from Calcutta which is the best option.
In may, try Shantiniketan along with Massanjore dam (if u can bear with the heat) or Murshidabad for some exclusive bengal experience.

Mar 5th, 2008, 17:20	#1
manselmo Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 7	The Sunderbans in May? I'm going to be in Kolkata in early May and was thinking of doing a trip to the Sunderbans. I've heard the best time to go is October to March, but wanted to know if anyone had experience during the heat of May. From my understanding the park's still open, but is it worth going during that time?? I'm okay with not seeing tigers (I hear it's especially rare), but for the mangrove experience. Thanks

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Mar 8th, 2008, 11:55	#2
chief61 Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Kolkata, India Posts: 84	May wil be hot , but wont be that much humid like july & august, in May evening will be pleasant with occasional downpour in the evening. So overall may wont be a bad month to travel to Sundarban.

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jassikahilton Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: India Posts: 1	Hi to all members here. I was planning a vacation to Sunderbans too but I was informed by a friend who stays in Kolkata that there have been several incidences of tigers encroaching in areas where people reside in Sunderbans. If this is the case then it can never be considered as a safe place to go. But I was so eager to finalize the trip I still wanted to confirm the same from you all. Please tell me do I carry on with my plan?

May 15th, 2008, 22:04	#5
mousourik Maha Guru Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: KOLKATA, INDIA Posts: 554	Sorry folks, May is not the right time to visit Sunderbans. During this time of the year, this area tends to have frequent nor-westers which are nothing but high wind (thunder)storms blowing from the north-west direction accompanied with heavy downpours. As Sunderban is vastly riverine area with mangrove forests (in fact, in some stretches u'll find only water all around and no sight of land for quite a long time), if a boat/launch capsizes, u'll be the food for crocodiles. Tigers are there, yes, but the possibility of your finding any of them is remote. But despite everything, it's really a lovely place - but in winter, not May. In winter WB government runs conducted tours from Calcutta which is the best option. In may, try Shantiniketan along with Massanjore dam (if u can bear with the heat) or Murshidabad for some exclusive bengal experience.

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